Hantangang Keunjip (한탄강큰집)

14.6Km 2024-03-18

175 Seonsa-ro, Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Hantangang Keunjip, a beloved local restaurant, offers Korean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its delectable signature dishes include jangeo gui (grilled eel), minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew), and neungi baeksuk (whole chicken soup with shingled hedgehog). For baeksuk (whole chicken soup), there's an option to substitute chicken with duck. In the minmul maeuntang, diners can choose from mandarin fish, Korean bullhead, catfish, and hairy crab. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh vegetables grown in its own nearby fields for the side dishes.

Yeoncheon World Camping Experience Zone (연천세계캠핑체험존)

14.7Km 2024-12-19

123 , Seonsa-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-833-0030

Yeoncheon World Camping Experience Zone is a pension in the Yeoncheon-gun Hantan River tourist area which is really two separate lodgings - Imjin Pension and Hantan Pension. Rooms accomodate either 4, 6 or 8 persons, and some rooms are duplex. Each building has an outdoor deck, outdoor tables, and a dedicated car park - the number of parking spaces varying according to room size. Cooking facilities and tableware are provided, but visitors should bring their own toiletries. There is a swimming pool during the summer. Discounts are available for local residents and families with multiple children.

Hantangang Tourist Area Auto Campground (한탄강관광지 오토캠핑장)

14.9Km 2024-02-06

76 Seonsa-ro, Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

The Hantangang Tourist Area Auto Campground stands as Korea's first camping facility that aligns with international standards, offering caravans, cabin houses, and an auto campground. The site is well-equipped with amenities like a convenience store, sink and table rooms, shower facilities, recycling areas, and play areas for children. Visitors can relish the stunning vistas of the Hantangang River and engage in a range of recreational activities, including ATV riding, kayaking, and rafting.

Hantangang River Resort (한탄강 관광지)

14.9Km 2021-12-14

76, Seonsa-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-833-0030

The area surrounding the Hantangang River is filled with countless volcanic rocks from past volcanic activity. These rocks are basaltic, and are commonly called gombo (a face with chicken pox marks) rock because they are covered with small holes that form from air bubbles when volcanic lava cools rapidly. The surrounding scenery of the Hantangang River area is truly breathtaking and is also the site of a famous amusement park. The Hantangang River Resort, located in the lower region of the Hantangang River, stretches along 1.5 kilometers of the river's shore between the Saranggyo Bridge and the Hantangyo Bridge in Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon-gun. The Hantangang River flows from the Pyeonggang River in North Korea and through through Cheorwon, Pocheon and Yeoncheon and eventually joins the Imjingang River. The river features many scenic points including a large valley with cliffs that consist of many rare rocks. The resort is a great place for rest and relaxation, and has facilities for the whole family, maintaining campsites for cars and motor homes, a dinosaur-themed Children’s Character Park, Children’s Transportation Land, a water park, an ecological pond, and a soccer field. Additionally, the Goseokjeong Pavilion and Sundam Valley are located nearby upstream.

Jeongok Prehistory Musuem (전곡선사박물관)

15.0Km 2023-03-07

2 , Pyeonghwa-ro 443beon-gil, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Jeongok Prehistory Museum is a relics museum built in the Paleolithic ruins of Jeongok-ri, a historical site that rewrote the history of Paleolithic research in the world with the discovery of the first Acheulean hand ax in East Asia. Centered on Paleolithic relics such as an Acheulean hand ax excavated from the Jeongok-ri Paleolithic site, the exhibition space is composed of relics of various themes to systematically understand human evolution and Paleolithic culture.

Yangjugwanaji Weekend Program (양주관아지 하반기 프로그램 <주말 IN 양주관아지>)

15.1Km 2024-08-13

15 Buheung-ro 1399beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8082-5676

The Yangjugwanaji Weekend Program is a special event allowing visitors to experience traditional culture at the Yangju Government Office Site. The schedule changes weekly, varying from busking performances to intangible cultural heritages and evening refreshments.

Unaksan National Recreational Forest (국립 운악산자연휴양림)

15.1Km 2020-11-27

39, Hwadong-ro 184beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-534-6330

Unaksan Mountain rises 934.7 meters above sea level. Oddly shaped rocks and peaks make the landscape particularly beautiful. Historical relics from the Later Goguryeo period, including the site of a fortress for Gung Ye (the first king of the short-lived Later Goguryeo state) can be seen on the mountain. Majestic peaks surround Mangyeongdae, the main peak, and forests of broad-leaved trees turn striking colors in the fall.

The trails are beautiful with purple magnolias in mid-April and azaleas and mountain magnolias in May. The Unaksan Mountain Autumn Leaves Festival is held in mid-October every year as the leaves begin to turn. Together with Gwanaksan, Chiaksan, Hwaaksan, and Songaksan Mountains, Unaksan Mountain is one of the five most rugged mountains in the Central region and a popular one.

Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival (연천 구석기축제)

15.2Km 2025-01-02

1510 Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-832-2570

A prehistoric cultural festival is held at the Archaeological Site in Jeongok-ri, where the first humans inhabited the Korean Peninsula. In 1978, the discovery of an Acheulean hand axe in Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon, garnered global attention, challenging Movius’s theory that divided Paleolithic cultures into Eastern and Western categories. Being recognized for its significance in world prehistoric culture, the festival began as a small event in 1993 to promote and preserve the important Jeongok-ri archaeological site. Now, it has grown into a large-scale festival, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year. Every May, Yeoncheon becomes a hub for experiencing prehistoric cultures from around the world. This special experiential festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the wisdom of early humans who lived in harmony with nature, providing unforgettable inspiration and enjoyment.

◎ Acheulean Hand Axe
The Acheulean hand axe is a stone tool from the Paleolithic period discovered at the archaeological site in Jeongok-ri. It features double-edged blades that exhibit skilled craftsmanship.

Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

15.3Km 2020-12-18

415, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-540-2000

The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung Experimental Forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985 and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and holiday entrance were restricted, reservations were required 5 days in advance, and no more than 5,000 visitors were accepted per day. As diverse plants are gaining recognition worldwide, the research department formed the Office of Forestry on May 24, 1999.

Korea National Arboretum covers an area of 1,157㏊ and contains 15 specialized forests, including Conifer Garden, the Garden of Ornamental Trees, and the Aroma and Touch Garden. The Forest Museum is the largest in Asia, covering 4628 sq.m² with a traditional Korean design, and the interior and exterior are both constructed of wood and stone. The arboretum facilities consist of 5 exhibition halls (Living Forest, Forest and Man, Forestry of the World, Forestry of Korea, Nature of Korea), a Herbarium, a Special Exhibition Room, and an Audio Visual Hall.

Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site - Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원)

15.4Km 2021-07-20

1510, Yangyeon-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-839-2561

The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is the prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery of a stone implement by an American soldier who was visiting an amusement park near Hantangang River in the winter of 1978. It was identified as an Acheulean Paleolithic stone implement by an expert, and gained the attention of paleontologists from around the world. The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is situated on a basalt deposit that was likely formed during the Precambrian era. With the discovery of soil wedge and tephra indicating the top layer to be estimated at least 20,000 years old, the region is also considered highly valuable among geologists.

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